Codes + Standards New reflective roofing material said to outperform white roofs by 50 degrees The new roof product is being developed by The University of Technology in Sydney, Australia
features Major Mortgage Lender Pulls Out Amid New Disclosure Confusion Wells Fargo told its correspondent lenders that in preparation for changes in the upcoming consumer disclosure rules, "it would no longer...
features Will Renting Become the New Normal? No one can doubt that the 2010s will be marked as a decade with the biggest decline in homeownership and the strongest growth of renters,...
features Cultural Shifts in a ‘Post-Ownership Society’ Economic trends and technological advancements have brought drastic changes to the way American society treats ownership, Washington Monthly...
features Many Energy Efficiency Upgrades Don’t Pay Off, Study Finds A study conducted by the University of Chicago found that many home efficiency measures “deliver a small fraction of their promised energy...
features Lack of Equity and Lack of Construction Starts Are Biggest Contributors to Shortage Economists assigned blame for the short supply of housing during a real-estate conference in Miami, The Wall Street Journal’s Kris Hudson...
features Wealthier Baby Boomers Prefer to Rent Data from the Joint Center for Housing Studies found that middle-aged, higher income Americans are shunning homeownership, CNBC reports. ...
Opinion Metros Where Residents Love Where They Live Residents of Lancaster, Pa., and Raleigh, N.C. are the most likely U.S. adults who think their current home is ideal.
Q+A Executive Corner: Zalman Kohen, Summit Custom Homes For this Kansas City builder, product diversification is the key to staying on top
Green Projects GBCI Launches Rating System for Sustainable Landscapes The system grades the sustainability of landscapes, including those of single-family homes and commercial properties as well as streetscapes and national parks
